BRAWA
British
Rock and Water Association.
Coasteering
Skills Training Course November
2nd
and 3rd
2013. £250 per person [inc accommodation.]
SLSGB
Coasteering Safety and Rescue Award
4th
November 2013. £130 per person.
Organised
by Hebridean Pursuits Ltd, based at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre, Oban.
This
two day skills course offers you a certificated skills training
course in the varied and specific skilled activity of Coasteering. It
offers both those who coasteer or have never experienced this amazing
adventure activity a chance to develop skills, share experiences and
contribute to the future of the sport.
We
will concentrate on skills and theories such as:
- Swell forecasting & Bathymetry.
- Jumping techniques & Adventure swimming.
- Combining rock and water & The journey of Coasteering.
- The rescues and what if's & Equipment.
- Current developments in the National Coasteering Charter Group, SLSGB Rescue courses and Brawa.
Expect
a challenging and active weekend with plenty of time in the water.
The Oban area has great fun and varied Coasteering, they are ideal
for training purposes. We shall meet at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre at
0900 on the Saturday
2nd
November. Each day we will be in the sea so expect at least 4 hours
of practical sessions. You will need a packed lunch each day. On
booking we will send you a suggested kit list. We will be wrapped up
approximately at 16.00 hrs on the Sunday. The SLSGB Rescue Award
training and assessment will begin at 0900 hrs on the Monday
morning. Location to be confirmed. Accommodation is included in the
Skills Training cost for Friday and Saturday evening. Self catering.
Saturday evening traditionally is a curry night in town. Arrangements
can be made in addition to stay at Kilbowie on the Sunday evening for
those booking onto the Rescue award.
We
look forward to meeting you and coasteering with you.
Andy
Spink. MIC, IML, BCU Level 5 surf coach. 07721778821 or hebpursuit@aol.com
